Shota Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs pitching staff struggled in a 7-3 loss Monday to the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers, falling to 2-0 in the National League Division Series.

There was a moment early on Monday night when the blueprint for the Cubs’ offense was on full display. Nico Hoerner slashed a pitch from Brewers lefty Aaron Ashby into right field for a single. Kyle Tucker worked a walk.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs as Cubs Radio Analyst Pinpoints Main Reason For Shota Imanaga's Recent Struggles. The Chicago Cubs are headed into the Game 2 of their National League Divisional Series against their hated rival Milwaukee Brewers coming off a dominating loss in Game 1.

Cubs starter Shota Imanaga will try to keep the team off the brink of elimination against the Brewers on Monday in Game 2.

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Its Monday, October 6 and baseball's playoffs continue as the Cubs (92-70) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (97-65) in Game 2 of their National League Division Series. Shota Imanaga is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Aaron Ashby for Milwaukee.